gathering clouds



gathering clouds

A sign of impending trouble or danger. (The "clouds" refer to storm clouds.) There have been gathering clouds in the city for months—I'm nervous that a riot will erupt soon.
See also: cloud, gathering

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ShelleySHEL-eeEnglish
ÇAĞLa-Turkish
Yelizavetaye-lee-zah-VYE-tah, ee-lee-zah-VYE-tahRussian
Liv (1)LEEVSwedish, Norwegian, Danish
Natisha-African American (Rare)
StefciaSTEF-chahPolish